All Forum Posts by Richard Matthews

Re: What type of footgear is he wearing?The only thing I can add to Mark's comments is the best way to avoid blisters is to hike more. Calluses retard blisters.
How many times a year does the guy pack?

Re: Tent vs. TarpPhillip,
I use a hammock most of the time, however I do carry other shelters in the desert, above timberline and for privacy.
The Gatewood Cape is a very robust and roomy shelter. No bivy is...

Re: Re: Tarp/Bivy advice needed.Erin,
Sometimes a big tarp will not fit back in sheltered sites.
A big tarp is harder to pitch taut.
In good weather I don't pitch my poncho and the bivy keeps my sleeping bag dry in c...

Re: SUL Gear List for ColoradoMy 3 season bag is 20 degrees. I have seen snow on the 4th of July.
Normally we have short intense storms, but in 2006 there was several weeks of drizzles.
The other posts give great trails.

Re: To Poncho-tarp on not to poncho-tarpTom,
This is just opinion. I think there are many levels to your question.
Some people need to be enclosed to sleep.
Inexperienced people tend to take a lot more gear than they need and t...

Re: Re: pack cover V internal protectionI needed to go to lunch and did not finish my previous post.
The lightest, cheapest and most durable way to stay dry is technique and not gear.
In the morning the pack should be packed inside...

zpacks CompanyI have purchased packs and pouches and had Joe do some custom sewing. The quality is excellent and the delivery time is great.
I mailed him a G4 for some modifications and received it back in 8 da...

Equinox Silnylon PonchoI use the extended version sold through Campmor. Recently I did a rainy week long hike with my 74 year old friend. We wore our ponchos at some time every day for a week. When we were coming out we ...

Jacks R Better No Sniveller quiltI got the No Sniveller and Nest together to use with my hammock. When wearing expedition weight long underwear the quilts will keep me warm to 30 degrees in the hammock.
I also use the NS on the g...

Hennessy Hammock AsymI have used the Hennessy as my primary shelter for 4 years now.
The A-Sym design allows a poncho to be used as the fly.
The bottom entry allows the fly to be set very close to the hammock. This...

Gatorade BottleI use a cozy made out of CCF pad so that I can shake my hot beverages.
The mouth is just wide enough to allow drink mixes to be added without spilling.
They fit in a normal bike bottle holster.
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Trangia 28-5 Mini Aluminum Cook PotThe lid from the AntiGravityGear 3 cup pot fits pretty well on the pot.
Pour in a bag meals become monotonous quickly. This set gives me the ability to fry.
The skillet works well with the alco...

Six Moon Designs Lunar SoloThis tent brings together many of the superior design features from other light weight tents.
The basic design is similar to the Dancing Light Gear Tacoma Solo Shelter. The Lunar solo has a very g...